Minister Lawless urges Ryanair to make more use of regional airports

Minister of State at the Department of Transport James Lawless met with Ryanair chief executive Michael O’Leary this morning to discuss the passenger cap at Dublin Airport. There was a good, robust exchange of views, where the Minister listened to the Ryanair chief’s views on the issue, while reiterating the Government’s determination to resolve outstanding…

Cara Partners to create 60 jobs in Cork in €130m investment plan

Cara Partners, a key player in Cork’s pharmaceutical industry and a member of Germany’s Schwabe Group, has unveiled a €130 million investment plan to modernise and expand its Little Island facility. This investment is set to create 60 new highly skilled roles over the next four years, strengthening both local employment and Ireland’s position as…

Beauty news! Poco Beauty launches into Brown Thomas Arnotts

Poco Beauty, founded in 2023 by Pippa O’Connor Ormond, is thrilled to announce its official launch into the Brown Thomas Arnotts group of stores, marking a significant milestone in its journey to bring premium beauty products, made with simplicity and authenticity, to an even wider audience.  From 13.9.24, customers can explore our full range of…

Michaela Hagenhofer Appointed General Manager, Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine Ireland – Commercial Operations

Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine has appointed Michaela Hagenhofer as General Manager of its commercial operations for Ireland. Michaela will be responsible for leading all aspects of the commercial business in Ireland, focused on driving sustainable business growth through enhanced access to innovative therapies. Michaela brings a wealth of experience to her new role, having…

EHS International acquires The Dennison Training Academy

 EHS International, a leading single-source Irish environmental, health and safety company, has announced the acquisition of The Dennison Training Academy, a renowned provider of advanced mental health training. The acquisition meets a growing demand from EHS International clients for the service, with The Dennison Training Academy, founded by  Louise Dennison O’Shaughnessy, having built a strong reputation for delivering bespoke mental…

Traffic management measures in place as Celtic Interconnector works progress to N25

EirGrid, the developer of the Celtic Interconnector, the subsea link between Ireland and France, has announced that cable works associated with the strategic energy project will now progress to the N25 in east Cork. This work will see traffic management plans applied initially to the road from Churchtown Junction (North) to Castlemartyr, with speed restrictions…

Embrace Autumn At The Johnstown Estate, Enfield, Co Meath

With summer drawing to a close, there’s no better way to welcome the new season than with a relaxing hotel getaway, and The Johnstown Estate’s Autumn Ease package, available Sunday – Thursday, €250 for two people, is top of our wishlist. Located in Enfield, Co Meath, just 35 minutes from Dublin, the four-star hotel and spa combines the…

Royal Cork Yacht Club Navigates Another Successful Volvo Cork Week

Volvo Cork Week 2024 (15-19th July) was a resounding success with over 120 boats and 1,200 competitors. The world-class event which incorporated the 1720 European Championships, and welcomed teams from Ireland, France, Hong Kong, Australia, New Zealand, Turkey, the United Kingdom, Ecuador, and the United States to Crosshaven. They enjoyed a full five-day programme of…

Volvo Cork Week Goes Green with Sustainability Measures

Volvo Cork Week, taking place at Royal Cork Yacht Club this week (July 15th to 19th) is committed to making the world-renowned regatta a green event by taking significant steps to conserve the ocean habitat of Cork Harbour. Organisers are striving to achieve the gold standard ‘Clean Regatta’ certification from Sailors for the Sea, the world’s leading…

HOMS Assist WINS National Award and Announces Dynamic Business Growth Plan

HOMS Assist, long established law firm practicing in personal injury, medical negligence, property law, wills, probates, trusts and more, has announced its plans to grow threefold in the coming five years. The business, which has a heritage spanning over 50 years and offices in Dublin, Cork and Limerick beat out a dozen competitor firm finalists the recent National…